Policy Issues in the Early Years
- Linda Miller - The Open University
- Denise Hevey - University of Northampton, UK
Topics covered include:
- policy making
- poverty, disadvantage and social exclusion
- promoting infant mental health
- safeguarding and well-being
- enhancing children's potential
- parenting policies and skills
- national strategies versus professional autonomy
- the marketisation of early years provision
- democracy as a fundamental value in Early Years
Taking a critical perspective and written in an accessible style, the book is relevant to all levels of Early Years courses, from Foundation Degree to Masters. The reader is encouraged to engage with debates and to develop their own views and opinions. With staggered levels of Further Reading, the editors and contributors provide a rich source of material that encourages reflection and promotes progression.
Linda Miller is Professor Emeritus of Early Years, The Open University.
Denise Hevey is Professor of Early Years, The University of Northampton.
Essential text for practitioners and students in early years to bring them up to date with a complex area
A guide to assist candidates understand and unpick critical policy issues in the early years. I would make this suggested reading for EYPS candidates who want to investigate these issues in more depth
Up to date and concise text, really found the layout helpful - the overview section really helped students set the context. Used the questions for discussion within the sessions with students
This book covers alot of issues which are raised throughout students learning and there is much to debate. There are useful websites for the students to research and recommended further reading. The case studies and questions for discussion are particularly useful as is the 'final thoughts' paragraph which completes each chapter.
The book provides good insight in Early Years issues such as the EYFS framework and poverty. It gives good opportunity for full time students to experience the 'real life' as every chapter provides case study or (and) questions for discussion. The book is good for the Fonundation degree in EY and for the BA (Hons) students.
A very useful book - good to see consideration of Infant Mental health included. Good layout and use of summaries and questions for discussion. Also links to further reading at a higher level is very useful.
Highly recommended as providing a critical account of key policy issues.
This book is suitable for teaching Early Childhood Studies and exploring the impacts on Early Years Policy. It investigates the relevance of policy and offers information about the ways in which policy is created. Most importantly, this book will help the students to understand and to become ‘Policy literacy’ practitioners.
interesting and very current for students
Some good issues which could be used for group discussion activities
